Owning Your Sexual Self

Owning Your Sexual Self

Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

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December 8, 2025 34 mins

Hey hey! Thank you so much for coming back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we have Danie Bergstrom on the show! Danie is a queer somatic sexologist and a trauma specialist working with the sapphic community. Her work focuses on transforming trauma and intimacy blocks into deeper connection and pleasure through experimental learning. We're talking about how purity culture can disconnect us f...

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Hello! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited for you to hear from Devin Scott today! Devin is a therapist and coach who helps people reconnect with their own inner wisdom and move through life in a way that feels real and authentic. He blends body based coaching, mindfulness, and psychological insight in a way that feels supportive without being overwhelming, and he works with so m...

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Today I am joined by the incredible Dr Maria Sophocles and I could not be more excited. She is a nationally recognized menopause expert an author a sought after public speaker and a fierce advocate for womens sexual health. Her new book The Bedroom Gap is coming soon and her work has supported thousands of women in understanding their bodies with more confidence and care. I am so ready to share this conversation with you!

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Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to have Dr. Aly Ash back on the show today! Aly is a Stanford lecturer, an author, and the founder of TurnON Love, and she has such a natural way of bringing clarity and compassion to topics that people often feel confused or ashamed about. In this episode we are talking about anorgasmia. What it actually is, why it shows up, and how much more is possible when we ...

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Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast!  This week I am joined by the amazing Tugce Balik! Tugce is an ABS certified sexologist Authentic Tantra® practitioner, and advisor to the AI empowered intimacy concierge Arya.  Tugce bridges eastern wisdom with western science in a way that makes pleasure feel accessible, exciting, and deeply human. Her belief that pleasure is medicine is contagious in the best way, and t...

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Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so thrilled to welcome back Dr Aly Ash! She’s a Stanford lecturer, author, and the founder of TurnON Love, and she has such a gift for turning life’s hardest moments into opportunities for growth. In this episode we’re talking about breakups; how to handle them with grace, how to process the grief without getting stuck in it, and how to reconnect to yourself and yo...

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Hello party people! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! What is it about vacation sex that feels so good? Maybe it’s the sunshine, maybe it’s the lack of stress, or maybe it’s just that “no responsibilities, no problem” energy. In this episode, I’m talking about why intimacy hits different when you’re away and how to bring that same spark home with you.

In this episode:

  • Why sex feels diffe...
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Hello everyone! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Diane, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who helps couples keep long-term love and libido thriving. Her work focuses on keeping connection and libido alive through honest communication, curiosity, and care. Dr. Diane has a gift for making complex topics feel approachable and real, and her insights on desire, intimacy, and partnership are ones every couple can ...

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Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am so thrilled to welcome back the incredible Darshana Avila. You might recognize her from Netflix’s Sex, Love & Goop, where she helped bring real conversations about pleasure and embodiment into the mainstream. Darshana is a renowned somatic sex and intimacy coach and the creator of Erotic Wholeness, a body of work that helps people reconnect to their pl...

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Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to welcome Cory Ruth to the podcast this week! Cory is a registered dietitian and women’s health expert who has helped countless women better understand PCOS, fertility, and hormone balance. She is the creator of the PCOS Boss Academy, the Get Pregnant with PCOS program, and the Vita PCOS supplement line. Cory’s mix of knowledge, pas...

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Hey, hey! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I'm joined by Tash Doherty! Tash is a writer, creator, and voice for shameless sexuality. She has a gift for turning personal experiences into stories that inspire others to embrace their desires without apology. From her bold perspective on pleasure to her passion for helping people release shame, Tash brings energy, honesty, and ...

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Hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am beyond excited to welcome back one of my absolute favorite guests, Susan Bratton. Susan is a powerhouse in the world of intimacy and pleasure, known for making sex feel approachable, fun, and endlessly expansive. She has spent decades teaching people how to release shame, understand their bodies, and unlock new levels of connection and org...

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Hello everyone! I’m so excited for this week’s episode with the amazing Gabriela Rosa! Gabriela is a fertility specialist, naturopath, Harvard University award scholar, and founder of the Rosa Institute! She’s worked with over 200,000 couples across 110 countries, helping them navigate infertility, miscarriage, and failed treatments. Her expertise in both science and integrative medicine makes her such a powerful voice in the ferti...

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Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I can hardly believe I get to say this, but today’s guests are none other than Vanessa and Xander Marin! Vanessa is a sex therapist with over 20 years of experience, Xander is the self-proclaimed “regular dude” by her side, and together they’ve built this amazing platform of relatable, hilarious, and truly practical advice for couples. Their book Sex Talks is a New York...

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Welcome back! Today’s guest is the amazing Sarah Intelligator and we are talking all about holistic divorce! Sarah is a family law attorney and longtime yoga teacher who brings heart, empathy, and a whole new approach to what divorce can look like. She’s here to share how she helps people navigate breakups in a healthier, more grounded way and how to avoid the most common mistakes in relationships to begin with so you don't ne...

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July 28, 2025 23 mins

Hello everyone! This week’s episode is such a good one and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I’m finally back with a solo episode and we are talking all about non sexual touch. Think cozy cuddles, lingering hugs, playful connection, and intimacy without pressure.

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  • Why non sexual touch matters more than we think
  • How intimacy without expectation builds real connection
  • What the bristle effect is and why it shows up
  • How ...
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We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Pamela Madsen, a true pioneer in the world of sexuality and somatic healing. Pamela has spent decades helping women reconnect with their bodies, embrace pleasure, and reclaim their desires. From founding the American Fertility Association to leading transformational retreats through Back to the Body, she brings unmatc...

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June 9, 2025 49 mins

Hello hello! Welcome back for the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week’s episode is a super special one because I have a very important guest joining me, my husband Danny! Not only are we squeezing in this recording just in time for our usual Monday launch, but that Monday also happens to be our anniversary. Seven years married, twelve years together, and a whole lot of history that started way back in middle school. We’re ge...

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Hello! We're back with the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m chatting with the incredible Emily Zawatsky aka Emily Zed Sex Ed, the Canadian queer sex educator shaking up sex ed as you know it. With over ten years of experience, Emily brings so much warmth, humor, and real talk to topics that often get overlooked. She's on a mission to close the huge gaps in traditional sex ed by focusing on NeuroQueer folks a...

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Welcome back! Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so pumped for this week's episode with Sara Reardon, pelvic health expert and the author of Floored! We’re talking all about her amazing book, which goes into the complexities of pelvic health with honesty, humor, and a ton of practical advice. Sara’s approach will make you feel empowered and ready to take charge of your pelvic ...

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